Happy Fox Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 He’s a Top 10 premier league LB, former England International, champions league winner and Europa League winner, so has some decent pedigree. Thomas is the future LB and will come good for us in a season or two time, but right now he is a bit raw to be a first team starter, it makes sense to get an experienced player in for a season or two as Fuchs will be off, hopefully that means we don’t have to switch Ricardo and Castagne to LB again as they really are not comfortable on that flank. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shane Posted 20 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 20 May 2021 (edited) Decent analysis by Tifo Football analyst Alex Stewart, who is also a Southampton fan. Some key points from the video: - Very much a leader. During the pandemic the negotiations for wage deferral was led by Bertrand. - Has interviewed Bertrand before, says he came across as a very tactical and smart player. - Good person to have around the dressing room. - Attacking left back, however in the last couple of years Southampton's 4-2-2-2 system requires the left back to stay in defence. - Bertrand does get forward occasionally in this system, but only when the opportunity arises (similar to Fuchs in 15/16?) - Bertrand is good at cutting inside. - Only 1 assist this season, but has provided a lot of high quality crosses. Unfortunately Southampton's finishing has been very poor. - Definitely not a top tier fullback anymore, but does his job well. - Passing statistics effected by Southampton's 4-2-2-2 system, they like to play direct balls quite often and gamble. - Second quickest player in Southampton's defence (behind KWP). Can comfortably play LB or LWB. - Good at tracking players and recovery tackles. Edited 20 May 2021 by Shane 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald reynard Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Happy Fox said: He’s a Top 10 premier league LB, former England International, champions league winner and Europa League winner, so has some decent pedigree. Thomas is the future LB and will come good for us in a season or two time, but right now he is a bit raw to be a first team starter, it makes sense to get an experienced player in for a season or two as Fuchs will be off, hopefully that means we don’t have to switch Ricardo and Castagne to LB again as they really are not comfortable on that flank. I'd agree with all that. I think Bertrand is worth a 2 year contract, to give Thomas time (and help) to develop Edited 20 May 2021 by bald reynard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 He'll be fine for a couple of seasons, will get cup and EL games as well as the occasional EPL game. Much needed experience and is a model pro who has been there and done it all. As long as he doesn't want silly wages (which I don't think he will) then I'm all for this, prefer a 2 year deal rather than a 3 though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardyfox86 Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 As close to a no risk signing as you could possibly get really, in a position we need to strengthen. Spent his entire career in the league, and look how invaluable that is for us in Evans. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 A solid acquisition on a free if it happens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walshy5 Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 👀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 4 minutes ago, Walshy5 said: 👀 Ooh yah happening then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVFox Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 No complaints if this happens at all. Good experience and leadership which we lack, a little bit of devil in him too which we could do with. Would do a solid job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza M Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 If Bertrand comes in, does that mean Ricardo could be sold when JJ is fit again? Going to have more full backs than Martin Allen did at this rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 2 minutes ago, Gazza M said: If Bertrand comes in, does that mean Ricardo could be sold when JJ is fit again? Going to have more full backs than Martin Allen did at this rate. I think there is a good chance Ricardo could be sold Summer 2022, will only have 1 year left on his deal at that point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manini Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 Bit of experience and a bit of grit. Don’t mind this at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 20 May 2021 Share Posted 20 May 2021 Definitely a wise signing. Bags of PL experience, more than capable of playing at the level we want and I imagine he’s fairly dependable..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 After the last Ryan - it is a massive now way Jose from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 2 hours ago, mozartfox said: After the last Ryan - it is a massive now way Jose from me. Reynolds? Thought he was excellent in Deadpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Eaton Fox Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 31 minutes ago, ARM1968 said: Reynolds? Thought he was excellent in Deadpool. Don't think he'll leave Wrexham though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 Gerrimin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 Same person who broke the Gosens news… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 Always made perfect sense this one, losing an old experienced head, two young players already in that position already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chocolate Teapot Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 Just now, Babylon said: Always made perfect sense this one, losing an old experienced head, two young players already in that position already. No brained. Gives us competition. Young luke can learn off him and he can ease the burden on JJ when returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bertrand-were-bigger-better-leicester-4234018 😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 Perfect balance. Three fullbacks, (injury permitting), in their prime. One young lad learning his craft and now one experienced head coming towards the latter end of his career. What’s not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 Get the feeling he will want a 2 year deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox in the North Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 Have to admit I really like how openly active the club is in the transfer window. Would be superb to get the majority of the business done in good time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Lisemore Posted 21 May 2021 Share Posted 21 May 2021 25 minutes ago, Ashley said: https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bertrand-were-bigger-better-leicester-4234018 😂 No doubt be a decent signing for us, but this is horrific 😂 it was a stupid thing to say even back then, never mind now. We beat them 0-1 if anyone was wondering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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